Comments on: Shande on Michigan Ave.

By: yaak

yaak — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:35:11 +0000

Of course fair treatment of laborers is a Jewish value.
What I’m saying is that THIS is not an example of unfair treatment.
Every company has disgruntled employees. Did anyone conduct a survey of the current employees to see what percentage feel they’ve been treated unfairly?
You and I know this is not about unfair treatment of employees – this is about not using union labor, so all the labor unions, which are very powerful, make a big stink about it – that’s why the whole thing is just silliness.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:39:01 +0000

yaak, I would be interested in hearing how the hotel has corrected the violations, or in any way changed its treatment or payment of workers since the strike started.

If nothing has, changed then how is supporting fair treatment of poor people “silliness”? And yes, leaving larger tips is indeed the right thing for _patrons_ to do, but it does not absolve the hotel owners of their responsibilities.

Treating workers fairly is a profoundly Jewish value; there are many references in the Torah to fair treatment of laborers. _Of course_ our rabbis should be there to remind us of this.

By: yaak

yaak — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:05:13 +0000

Aderaba! The shande is that Jewish protesters are there!
The hotel has corrected the violations, and people are still out to get him just because he doesn’t use union labor.
Leave the hotel’s managers and owners alone.
I know the manager personally and he’s nothing but respectible – more than I can say for those who protest over silliness like this.
If this is their idea of Tikkun Olam, these protesters first need to be Metakein themselves.
The previous commentor had a good idea – leave a $2.00 tip for the housekeeper if you feel for them.

By: David P

David P — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:17:53 +0000

Everyday you stay at a hotel, whether it’s a 4 star establishment or a 1 star run down motel, leave a $2.00 tip on the bed for the housekeeper. It really will make a difference to them!